During my visit to Mattress Firm to check on the status of my account, I had an encounter with a salesman named Santiago. While speaking to him, I mentioned that my credit wasn't in the best shape due to high credit card utilization on one card. I was concerned about my credit being affected.
Santiago assured me that he could check if I was preapproved for a purchase without any impact on my credit score. He mentioned an online preapproval process, which seemed a bit confusing, but I decided to give it a try since it wouldn't affect my credit.
As we proceeded, Santiago requested some personal information to locate my account in the system. I became cautious, wanting to ensure that we were only checking the account's status and nothing more. To be safe, I confirmed with the person on the phone that my credit wouldn't be affected, to which they informed me that it was indeed a credit check.
This revelation was disheartening, as I had made it clear from the start that I didn't want my credit to be impacted. Santiago's misleading approach and failure to respect my request not to run my credit without authorization left me feeling disappointed and frustrated. It was evident that he was more focused on making a sale and earning a commission rather than genuinely helping me.
This experience was a stark reminder that some salespeople may resort to questionable tactics to close a deal. As a consumer, it's essential to stay vigilant and assert our boundaries to protect our financial well-being. Honesty and transparency should always be at the forefront of any sales interaction.
If you happen to visit this particular Mattress Firm branch, I would strongly advise you to steer clear of Santiago. My recent encounter with him left me with a rather unpleasant experience. Despite claiming not to be a typical salesman, he displayed a pushy and misleading attitude.
Given my experience, I feel it's essential for others to be cautious when dealing with Santiago. His approach raises concerns about ethics and integrity, and it's crucial to avoid any potential unpleasant encounters with such salespeople. Instead, seek assistance from someone else at the branch who can provide a more transparent and respectful...
   Read moreJennifer (Store Mgr) was absolutely fantastic. My husband and I spent 3 hours there (no joke) and we were not rushed or pushed into anything, but instead were treated wonderfully. Jennifer was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job explaining things to us about the different types of mattresses and made suggestions based on our wants and needs. When we left, we weren't entirely sure which mattress we wanted (had it narrowed to two), but we knew we would not be going anywhere else once decided. We decided later that day and went back to purchase from Jennifer. I wouldn't ever go anywhere else solely based on our shopping/purchase experience. We went a few other places and none could even come close to comparing to the excellent customer service and great purchase terms. The fact that they give you 120 days to try your mattress and can exchange if unhappy, that is a huge benefit when purchasing from this company. Our new bed is set to arrive in a couple of weeks, so I will update my review once we receive it, but this review is more for the purpose of recommending this company and particular Murrieta location to purchase from. We own and operate a business ourselves, so customer service is extremely important to us. You cannot get any better than you'll get...
   Read moreSantiago took very good care of us from start to finish & he even kept our kids occupied so we could try everything we came to see. The Manger (Jen, I apologize if this is not her name) was awesome as well. Everyone in the store was welcoming and very accommodating, I would definitely recommend this location to any and everyone. They are also on point with their low price guarantee, so I am glade we came here first.
On a personal note...I am African American and a lot of the time when my husband (also African American) and I walk into stores we are not acknowledged or helped even though we walk into most stores with the intentions of buying. From the moment we walked into this store we were greeted and helped without feeling like we were being followed or watched. This was an excellent experience for me and my family from start to finish.
We received EXCELLENT customer service and was able to get our bed delivered the very next day. I would definitely recommend that you give them a try before you go anywhere else for your mattress need. We bought the tempur pedic mattress, base, frame & waterproof mattress protector and although I have not slept on it I am laying across it while I type this review, that just how comfortable this bed is, I donât want to...
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